Granny Brachiosaurus is telling her friend Greta, a Pterodactyl, the tale of three dinosaur brothers: a Stegosaurus, a Triceratops, and a Ceratosaurus who all love to cross a tree bridge each day to nap, eat, and play on the other side. But what will happen when Ugh, a trollish caveman, moves in under the bridge? This show teaches children the importance of working together, problem solving, and getting along. This pre-hysterical comedy pokes fun at the famous “3 Billy Goats Gruff” tale through the use of imagery, music, and songs. A story millions of years in the making! Puppets and script by Randal Metz. Scenery by Warren Moten III.

Based on the original Charles Perrault classic French fairy tale. This is the story of a prince turned into a wild beast, who learns love and humility through the gentle teachings of a kind girl. Adaptation, puppets, and scenery by Lewis Mahlmann. Puppets designed by Golden Book illustrator Sheilah Beckett and Lewis Mahlmann. Costumes by Francis Oznowicz.

Carlo Collodi’s beloved puppet character comes to life in the classic telling of Pinocchio, created by Geppetto the woodcarver, who longs to be a real boy. Together with Creeko the cricket and the Blue Fairy, Pinocchio has many adventures, even ending up being swallowed by a whale! Join us as Pinocchio learns many of life’s lessons the hard way. Marionettes and script by Lewis Mahlmann. Scenery done in the style of Commedia Del’Arte by Lewis Mahlmann. Costumes by Francis Oznowicz.

Based on the tales and myths of the Maya Nation, this unique puppet tale asks the question: “What Makes a King?” Quetzalcoatl, the Plumed Serpent, tells the story of Cadmael, a dwarf child, who has to perform three deeds in order to save the Maya people from a greedy king. This story asks the question: what are the best qualities needed in a leader? Can Cadmael complete his tasks with the help of the animal kingdom? Join us on his journey. Puppets and script by Randal Metz. Scenery by Warren Moten III.

This project is supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts.

Do you think you’d be happy if everything you touched turned to gold? King Midas thought so— until things started going wrong, and he risked losing his precious daughter. Join us as the King learns an important lesson in a most unusual way. Sometimes what you wish for is not at all what you want. Puppets designed by Pamelia McIntire. Scenery and script by Lewis Mahlmann. Costumes by Francis Oznowicz.

This project is supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts.